by BC Trimble | Nov 3, 2022 | Livonia, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Our DTE crews were back out in Livonia again this week upgrading equipment that will further help strengthen and modernize the grid. You may have seen this crew working at the corner of Six Mile and Hubbard across from Rotary Park. Our team replaced an old utility...
by Alina Zhuravel | Nov 3, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Did you know trees are responsible for an overwhelming majority of outages during high wind events? The closer tree branches grow next to power lines, the greater the risk of power disruptions. Recently, tree trim worked in the backyard of a Detroit home, near...
by Alina Zhuravel | Nov 3, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Tree trimmers were out in Detroit’s Brightmoor Neighborhood recently, removing overgrown branches near Lyndon and Burgess Streets. Tree limbs that interfere with power lines can create a safety hazard, as well as an unstable power connection. Tree trimming maintenance...
by Alina Zhuravel | Oct 31, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Detroiters may have noticed DTE crews working along I-75, near East Canfield Street and Chrysler Drive. Our team installed a new transformer and cable, replacing older versions of both. This equipment powers the interstate’s pump station which protects the...
by Alina Zhuravel | Oct 31, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
DTE crews were out in Downtown Detroit, near Saint Antoine and East Congress Streets testing a new underground cable to ensure it meets industry standards. Our team only energizes equipment when they determine it can safely and reliably handle the city’s energy...
